Can I plant a tree or flowers at a gravesite?

Unfortunately, too often plants are not maintained by family members and they become over grown and unsightly, or may crack the monument foundations. Therefore anything planted in the ground will be removed and disposed of by City staff.

When will the plots have grass on them?

Plots will have grass seeded after they have settled and been tamped. Typically this happens each spring and fall.

Why isn’t the ground level in the cemetery?

In years past, burials occurred without the use of cement vaults. Over time, burial materials would disintegrate, and each year, spring and summers rains cause settling of the ground around these plots. New soil is added and tamped to level older plots whenever significant settling is seen to be a safety hazard.

What kind of monument can we have placed at a gravesite?

Can I pour my own foundation for the monument, or create my own monument?

All foundations and monuments must be installed / created by a registered monument companies to ensure City standards are followed, and insurance is in place should a neighboring monument be damaged during installation.

Does the City of Lacombe allow ‘environmentally friendly green’ burials?

Not at this time.

Why do I have to pay ongoing care fees for a columbarium niche?

Grass around the columbarium must be mowed in the summer, and snow must be removed in the winter. Perpetual care fees cover the associated costs.

My family members are all planning on cremations. How many urns can be placed in one plot?

Please refer to City Policy 56.171.02.12_burials.

One of my family members died many years ago, and we would like to have him/her moved over to be with the rest of our family plots. Is this possible?

If your family member was interned less than 15 years ago, it may be possible. Please refer to City Policy 56.171.02.12_burials for specifics.

Can we place a bench at a grave site?

At present, benches may not be placed at grave sites. However, there may be an opportunity to utilize the City’s memorial bench program, to have a bench placed nearby in their honor. Please refer to the Memorial bench programfor more details.